Posts tagged "Affordable care Act"

MPBN: New Heath Care Rules Celebrated By Democrats as Helping Women in Maine

Democrats in Lewiston were cheering new health care provisions that take effect today under the Affordable Care Act and the benefits to women in Maine. By Susan Sharon Speaking at a gathering on the steps of Lewiston city hall, Democratic Senate candidate Cynthia Dill said the health care provisions in place today could rival passage...

St. John Valley Times: Troy Jackson: ‘How Will You Be Impacted By the Affordable Care Act?’

ONLINE FIRST: ST. JOHN VALLEY – The Affordable Care Act has raised many  comments, both positive and negative, that have confused many people across the  nation with respect to the impact of this law. The confusion results from the  serious lack of details of the law as reported in newspapers and other media.    One point,...

Weekly Radio Address: Craven says Maine needs to go forward with Obamacare in a way that is smart and works for Maine families

Weekly Radio address: Sen Craven 7-21-12 Good Morning. This is State Senator Margaret Craven of Lewiston.   Much has been said over the last month since the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare. Just last week, on the heels of the Republican Governor’s Association’s letter to Obama seeking answers...

Mainers to Speak in Favor of Affordable Care Act

Several Mainers are going to be in Washington when lawyers argue for and against the federal Affordable Care Act championed by President Barack Obama. AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ One of them, state Senator Margaret Craven of Lewiston, will be participating in a news conference on the steps of the Supreme Court to discuss the the...

Maine lawmakers fighting for health care

Lawmakers in Washington this week AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine lawmakers are in Washington this week, arguing both sides of the controversial health care legislation that is backed by President Barack Obama. Maine is one of 26 states that is challenging the Affordable Care Act before the United States Supreme Court this week. Democratic State Senator...

SENATOR CRAVEN TO LEAD HEALTH CARE RALLY ON STEPS OF U.S. SUPREME COURT

News conference to focus on benefits of ACA on women’s health issues AUGUSTA—Senator Margaret Craven of Lewiston is hosting a news conference and rally on the steps of the United States Supreme Court on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m to discuss the life changing benefits of the Affordable Care Act on women’s health issues. “Standing up...